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Sat, 10 Dec 2016 03:04:00 +0000Joomla! 1.5 - Open Source Content Managementen-gbIs Windows Phone Really Dead? x86 On ARM Suggests Nothttp://www.i-programmer.info/news/189-windows-phone/10293-is-windows-phone-really-dead-x86-on-arm-suggests-not.html
http://www.i-programmer.info/news/189-windows-phone/10293-is-windows-phone-really-dead-x86-on-arm-suggests-not.htmlMicrosoft's mobile phone hopes surely must be well and truly dashed, but if a recent report is to be believed, perhaps not.
]]>mike.james@infomaxgroup.co.uk (Mike James)Windows PhoneWed, 23 Nov 2016 03:50:15 +0000Continuum - Microsoft's Killer Phone Feature?http://www.i-programmer.info/news/189-windows-phone/9050-continuum-microsofts-killer-phone-feature.html
http://www.i-programmer.info/news/189-windows-phone/9050-continuum-microsofts-killer-phone-feature.htmlMicrosoft has just unveiled new hardware, but what might be more important is the first look at its Continuum system that allows a phone to be used as a PC. Some are claiming that this is a game changer.
]]>mike.james@infomaxgroup.co.uk (Mike James)Windows PhoneWed, 07 Oct 2015 00:00:00 +0000A New Build Of Windows 10 Mobilehttp://www.i-programmer.info/news/189-windows-phone/8984-a-new-build-of-windows-10-mobile.html
http://www.i-programmer.info/news/189-windows-phone/8984-a-new-build-of-windows-10-mobile.htmlHow many have forgotten all about Windows 10 Mobile? Surely we can't still be waiting for it? A new build is now available, the first for over a month.
]]>mike.james@infomaxgroup.co.uk (Mike James)Windows PhoneTue, 15 Sep 2015 10:56:08 +0000Microsoft's Islandwood Now On GitHub - An iOS Bridge To Nowhere?http://www.i-programmer.info/news/189-windows-phone/8858-microsofts-islandwood-now-on-github-an-ios-bridge-to-nowhere.html
http://www.i-programmer.info/news/189-windows-phone/8858-microsofts-islandwood-now-on-github-an-ios-bridge-to-nowhere.htmlThe problem with a bridge is that no matter how beautiful or structurally ingenious it is, if there are no takers for the crossing then it is a bridge to nowhere. Microsoft has delivered a first look at Islandwood, its "bridge" that takes iOS programs to Windows Universal. Are there any compelling reasons for iOS apps to take the trip?
]]>mike.james@infomaxgroup.co.uk (Mike James)Windows PhoneFri, 07 Aug 2015 14:16:21 +0000Microsoft Scales Down Windows Phonehttp://www.i-programmer.info/news/189-windows-phone/8769-microsoft-scales-down-windows-phone.html
http://www.i-programmer.info/news/189-windows-phone/8769-microsoft-scales-down-windows-phone.htmlYou can look at this as giving up or accepting reality, but as with most things it is more complicated. Has Microsoft finally given up on Windows Phone? If so what does it matter?
]]>mike.james@infomaxgroup.co.uk (Mike James)Windows PhoneThu, 09 Jul 2015 11:21:22 +0000Windows Phone 8.1 Not Kept Secrethttp://www.i-programmer.info/news/189-windows-phone/6994-windows-phone-81-not-kept-secret.html
http://www.i-programmer.info/news/189-windows-phone/6994-windows-phone-81-not-kept-secret.htmlThe features in the SDK for Windows Phone 8.1 have been leaked on Reddit ahead of the expected announcement at Build 2014. This adds to the line up of anticipated features that already included a personal digital assistant.
]]>sue.james@infomaxgroup.co.uk (Alex Denham)Windows PhoneWed, 26 Feb 2014 00:00:00 +0000Windows Phone 8 Update 3 Available To Devs Todayhttp://www.i-programmer.info/news/189-windows-phone/6490-windows-phone-8-update-3-available-to-devs-today.html
http://www.i-programmer.info/news/189-windows-phone/6490-windows-phone-8-update-3-available-to-devs-today.htmlMicrosoft has provided details of the latest update to Windows Phone 8 and launched Windows Phone Preview for Developers. This gives app builders early access to the operating system so that they can test their apps in advance of it being available on users phones.
]]>sue.james@infomaxgroup.co.uk (Lucy Black)Windows PhoneMon, 14 Oct 2013 15:50:04 +0000Microsoft's YouTube App Defeathttp://www.i-programmer.info/news/189-windows-phone/6472-microsofts-youtube-app-defeat.html
http://www.i-programmer.info/news/189-windows-phone/6472-microsofts-youtube-app-defeat.htmlAfter a valiant attempt to get Windows Phone users a full functioned native You Tube App, Microsoft appears to have thrown in the towel and the latest "update" to its You Tube "App" is simply a link to the YouTube website, leaving users highly dissatisfied.
]]>sue.james@infomaxgroup.co.uk (Lucy Black)Windows PhoneThu, 10 Oct 2013 00:00:00 +0000Microsoft Buys Nokiahttp://www.i-programmer.info/news/189-windows-phone/6323-microsoft-buys-nokia.html
http://www.i-programmer.info/news/189-windows-phone/6323-microsoft-buys-nokia.htmlIt isn't exactly a surprise that Microsoft has finally put up the cash to take control of Nokia, so turning itself from a software company into a services and devices company in one, perhaps not-so-easy, step. The real question is what does it mean for all us phone developers?
]]>mike.james@infomaxgroup.co.uk (Lucy Black)Windows PhoneTue, 03 Sep 2013 07:53:32 +0000Microsoft's $19 Windows Phone Dev Center Fee To Continuehttp://www.i-programmer.info/news/189-windows-phone/6321-microsofts-19-windows-phone-dev-center-fee-to-continue.html
http://www.i-programmer.info/news/189-windows-phone/6321-microsofts-19-windows-phone-dev-center-fee-to-continue.htmlMicrosoft has reduced the annual sign-up fee for its Windows Phone Developer Center from $99 to $19. It now looks as though this is a permanent change.
]]>sue.james@infomaxgroup.co.uk (Lucy Black)Windows PhoneMon, 02 Sep 2013 13:39:43 +0000